HOUSTON RETIRES:
Allan Houston, one of New York's finest guard has retired on 17/10/05. Houston, A two time all-star, took part in the 2000 Olympic team, was one of the NBA's best outside shooters before his unbelievable knee soreness. He was limited to 70 games over the last two seasons.
"I did everything I possibly could to get back and finish my career the way I would have liked to," Houston said at the Knicks' practice facility. "My injuries just wouldn't let me do it."
Allan Houston, the 34 year old only appeared to play 20 games last season and averaged 11.9 points, his worst season since he was a rookie!
Houston averaged 17.3 points during his 12 NBA seasons, including a career-high 22.5 in 2002-03, his last full season. He shot 40.2 percent from 3-point range.
Houston helped New York to an improbable spot in the 1999 NBA Finals, when his running jumper in the closing seconds of the deciding Game 5 knocked off the top-seeded Miami Heat in the first round.
"I always wanted to be in those moments when you could have an opportunity to win the game," Houston said.
Allan Houston, heroes to most, traitor to some, but loved by all.
*Thanks to ESPN for this great article*
After wards, the media had a chance to ask Houston some questions:
Media: Allan, how do you feel about retiring?
[Allan Houston's voice]Allan Houston: Well, I didn't feel I was going to be in a such situation that I was going to be retiring because of my injuries. I wanted to live a legacy, be a legend. But then, I had to the right thing and retire so that my injuries wouldn't get worse.[/voice]
Media: Allan, when did you feel like you were going to retire. As in what year?
[Allan Houston's voice]Allan Houston: I always wanted the best for me. But I never really knew how many years I wanted to play for. Just looking for the right time and I guess today was the right day![/voice]
Media: Why do you like shooting for the outside so much?!? (I got this from a post when they were interviewing Vince Carter about leaving Toronto

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[Allan Houston's voice]Allan Houston: Excuse me?

Any other questions?[/voice]
Media:What was your favourite year you ever played in?!
[Allan Houston's voice]Allan Houston: You know what? I had many favorite years. For example 1999 playoffs when we against the powerful Heat. Also, I can't forget about 2001, when the Toronto Raptors have clinched the series against us. I hope the Knicks can reunite and come back to the playoffs, where they belong.[/voice]
Media: Oh great! Who did you like playing with the most when you were part of the New York Knicks?
[Allan Houston's voice]Allan Houston: Ugh, there are so many. Latrell Sprewall of course, he was great. Also, I liked playing with Stephon Marbury and Jamal Crawfard. Great talent! But there are many more great players as well. Any more questions?
Media: Nope, hope you do well in your future and we will always remember your spectacular memories!
[Allan Houston's voice]Allan Houston: Thanks a lot. See you guys around.
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